Parent Survival Tips

· Schedule  We use the door in the front of the building. Starting time is 8:25 A.M. Classes are dismissed at 3:30 P.M.

· Lunch Always help your child decide what to order for hot lunch before coming to school. The price is $1.85. There are reduced priced and free lunches for those who qualify. Hot lunch money needs to be in an envelope with your child’s name clearly labeled on the front.

White or chocolate milk is provided with hot lunch. If you would like your child to purchase milk for a bag lunch, the price is 35 cents. Exact change is appreciated.

· Backpacks Put your child’s school red/blue folder into his/her backpack. Then check your child's backpack everyday. You never know when there will be something important from school inside!

·On-line Homework Your child will be asked to visit 2 educational web sites per week. Suggestions are found on this blog.

·Reading Homework Research shows that when children are read to at home they become better readers.Reading to your child for at least 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference in your child’s academic success.Kindergartners will have the chance to borrow books from our classroom library.Please read the book with your child and return it the next school day.Students need to return their last book before getting to choose a new one.

·     Electronic Devices   Although students are allowed to bring electronic readers, leap pads and other electronic learning devices to school, the school is not responsible for damaged or lost items. These items will be kept in the classroom when not being used.

· Gym Shoes Your child needs to have shoes for Physical Education! If he/she wears athletic shoes to school everyday, you will have nothing to worry about. Otherwise please send an extra pair of athletic shoes to school for your Kindergartner to keep at school for Physical Education. Children are not allowed to participate in Gym unless they are wearing Gym shoes!

· Sandals Students are allowed to wear sandals to school, if they have a back strap. Sneakers are still required for Gym class.

· Library Our class will be visiting the school library every week. Studens will begin borrowing books soon. Books need to be returned to our classroom within seven days.

· Recess Each day we have one to two periods of recess outside! The only time we stay inside is if it is raining or extremely cold. Always dress your child appropriately for the weather. They will need snow pants this winter.

· Attendance Always call school (604-4100) when your child is going to be absent.

· Label Everything Please label everything that you send to school with your Kindergartner. You wouldn’t believe the number of jackets, hats, lunchboxes, and backpacks that end up in the Lost and Found.

· Breakfast Breakfast for students is served at 8:00 A.M. in the cafeteria. The regular price is $1.30. Students who qualify for a free or reduced lunch are also entitled to a free or reduced breakfast!

· Healthy Snacks Daily Students have Snack Time everyday. Please check the snack calendar to see when it is your turn to provide a snack that month. If you forget to send a snack on your day, please send a box of snacks for us to share the next time someone else forgets. No candy please!

If you would like to include a beverage, please send juice boxes.

·   Communication   Please feel free to email us at gengv@wawm.k12.wi.us or kozls@wawm.k12.wi.us to leave a voice mail message for us if you ever have any concerns or questions about our class. The school phone number is 604-4100.

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